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[3 Jun 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Mercier Nude Nail Polish Lacquer, Lip Glacé Gloss In Quartz

I think I found the perfect nude nail polish! I have been looking for the perfect nude nail color for years. And, voilà – Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer ($18.00) in Bare Rose is it! The formula applies silky-smooth and is super-shiny. It is available in six shades, so you’ll definitely find your perfect nude.
The shades include Bare Espresso, a dark brown; Bare Mocha, a medium nude; Bare Haze, a lighter nude; Bare Angel, a light pink and Bare Suede, a rich brown.

The Lip Glacé ($24.00) is a beautiful, high-shine formula that provides …

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[4 Apr 2013 | Comments Off | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Mercier Folklore Spring 2013 Collection – Copper, Gold Eyeshadow, Coral Lip Crayon

Want to be a tribal goddess this spring? Laura Mercier has conjured up the Folklore Collection that evokes Talitha Getty lounging in a gorgeous caftan in Morocco on holiday in the ’70s. Grab your scarf and join me as I show you three products to get your socialite groove on!
Sun Glow

Fire Glow

First in the collection are the Illuminating Eye Colours ($24.00) that come in three shades: Fire Glow (pictured), a gorgeous coppery shade; Sun Glow, a gilded gold which is perfect for brightening the lid (pictured) and Earth Glow, a …

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[8 Mar 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
How To Best Apply Mascara To Bottom Lashes Without Smearing, Flaking, Clumping Or Fading: 2013 Makeup Tips

When it comes to our makeup application, applying mascara has always been the quintessential finishing touch. But, it can sometimes be tricky to get those pesky bottom lashes evenly coated without flaking, smearing or fading.
We talked with BeautyStat’s very own Erin Sutera and celebrity makeup artist Bruce Grayson, to give us some prime tips to keeping our bottom lashes looking clump-free and gorgeous!
Giving your bottom lashes a coat of mascara is key: “Top and bottom [lashes] really open up the eye,” says BeautyStat senior writer and makeup artist Erin Sutera. “But …

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[1 Mar 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Mercier New Shades Of Crème Smooth Lip Color Lipstick

Laura Mercier has launched new shades to her already best-selling Crème Smooth Lip Color ($26.00) range. Fourteen new shades have been added to the eighteen already in the line.
I am very picky about my lipsticks. I will be honest. Even I have a hard time spending $26.00 for a lipstick. But, let me tell you, these are worth it! When I received two shades to try, I had to hide them from my mother! Even she loves Laura Mercier lip products.

Top: Girly; Bottom: Palm Beach

If you regularly read my articles, …

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[22 Jan 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Mercier Spring 2013 Collection – Caviar Stick Eye Colour, Crème Eye Liner

If I have one word to describe the latest launch from Laura Mercier it’s EYES! Laura has two products to brighten and define eyes for Spring 2013. The first is Caviar Stick Eye Colour ($24.00) and Crème Eye Liner ($22.00). Each product is sure to be an elegant addition to your makeup wardrobe!

First up is the Caviar Stick Eye Colours. Two new shades to add this season, Sugarfrost and Sandglow. Sugarfrost is a lovely eyelid shade; a beige-y gold. And Sandglow is a gorgeous bronze. First thing that I noticed …

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[14 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
How To Get Into The Beauty Industry – Cosmetic Executive Women 2012 Achievement Awards: Business, Career Tips

On Monday, November 12th, the beauty industry honor five of its most accomplished and high-achieving women at its 37th Annual Achiever Awards luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.

The annual CEW Achiever Awards recognized the achievements of the cosmetics industry’s most talented women while serving as an inspiration for future women leaders. The 2012 CEW Achievers were:
- Jill Belasco, Founder and CEO, CoScentrix:
When her company suddenly filed for bankruptcy, she was without a job for the first time in her life. From there, she decided to become a beauty entrepreneur and never …

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[29 Oct 2012 | 3 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Mercier 2012 Holiday Mini Collections – Smoky Effects Kohl Eye Pencils, Lip Glacé

Laura Mercier has a wonderful collection of holiday sets this season. The two sets I was fortunate enough to try were the Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Collection ($48.00) and the Mini Lip Glacé Collection ($48.00) The Smoky Effects Mini Kohl Collection is a great assortment of Laura’s greatest shades of eye pencils — all in travel size. It gives you a great trial run to see what the liners have to offer. It includes 8 deluxe mini sizes in the following shades:
Black Violet
Brown Copper
Stormy Grey
Black Gold
Black Turquoise
Black Navy
Antique Jade
Jet Black

I love the …

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[3 Jul 2012 | Comments Off | ]
BEAUTY TRENDS: Pat McGrath Makeup Report Fall-Winter 2012/13 – How To Get 9 Hot Looks

With summer already in full swing — trying out the season’s neon and light, bronzy colors — it may seem like we’re getting ahead of ourselves to start talking about fall/winter beauty trends for the year. Just wait until you get a look at some of the looks international makeup artist Pat McGrath has conjured up for her F/W ’12 beauty trend report! With cosmetics ranging from luxe to drugstore brands, take a look at some of fall’s beauty trends that follow nine themes as described by McGrath: Subersive Chic, Lip Noir, …

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[11 Apr 2012 | 13 Comments | ]
Review, Photos, Swatches: Laura Mercier Spring 2012 Belle Nouveau Collection – Soft Shades of Pastels and Bronze

I love Laura Mercier products, so I was of course excited to see what she was offering this spring. The Belle Nouveau Collection was inspired by Laura’s background as a painter and her love for the Art Nouveau era’s innovative spirit. This collection focuses on soft but daring colors that are playful, yet romantic. That seems to be the running theme this spring. Romance!
The collection has a lot of limited edition shades. Her first ever colored mascara, Long Lash Mascara ($24.00) in Bleu, Nail Lacquer ($18.00) in Lavender Cloud, and …

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[9 Apr 2012 | Comments Off | ]
CEW Announces 2012 Beauty Awards Finalists – Best And Most Innovative Products

COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN
ANNOUNCES 2012 BEAUTY AWARDS
FINALISTS
Most innovative new products selected exclusively by beauty industry experts
 
New York, NY – April 9, 2012 – Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 18th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year.
The 146 finalists in 29 product categories, including the new Nail category, were chosen from more than 625 products representing 300 top beauty brands by approximately 4,500 beauty industry professionals. “What differentiates the CEW …